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Such a pretty invitation to explore flowers and pe Such a pretty invitation to explore flowers and petals 🌻 

Thank you for the tag @life.with.the.holmes 

Simple Flower Play 🌻 

β€œThere is nothing more easy to set up than simple flower play! I used some left over flowers which dried out in this gorgeous sunshine, added our beautiful flower discs and a bath bomb and it provided lots of fun!”

#inspiretheirearlyyears #messyplayanyway #ourlittleworldofplay #showusyourplayideas #letsplayandlearntoday #sensoryplay #toddlerplay #toddleractivities #toddlerplaytoday #toddlerplaytime #invitationtoplay #childledlearning
What are you cooking up in the mud kitchen this we What are you cooking up in the mud kitchen this weekend? Tag us in your recipes and baking πŸŒΏπŸƒ

#mudpie #mudkitchen
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟REVIEW🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

β€œWe used the bees for counting, sorting and ordering, but the children also used them freely and enthusiastically in their open-ended imaginative play.”

Rated 5 out of 5
Practical Pre-School Awards Tester

#numeracy #maths #earlymaths #counting #eyfs
Create a buzz both inside and outdoors with these Create a buzz both inside and outdoors with these adorable honey bee stones! This set of busy bees will help children to develop an understanding of numbers and apply this knowledge in different contexts. They can be used for a range of learning opportunities, including recognising the numerals shown on the bees’ backs and relating these to groups of objects, reinforcing the idea of numbers. Explore number sequences and odd and even numbers, along with addition, subtraction and number bonds to 10. 

#numeracy #maths #earlymath #numbers #eyfs #earlyyears #preschool #counting
This multicultural set of superheroes consists of This multicultural set of superheroes consists of three families, of which each member can be transformed from their everyday persona to their superhero alter ego. Several of the adults in the set have community helper roles, being heroes in their own right. This wonderful, engaging set of 15 double-sided figures is guaranteed to inspire lots of story talk and language.

Don’t forget we have lots of FREE supporting materials…comment β€˜LINK’ if you’d like a direct link sending πŸ’›

#eyfs #earlyyears #smallworldplay #imaginativeplay #superheroes #startingschool #backtoschool
πŸ¦’πŸƒHave you seen our NEW Roll Around – Wild πŸ¦’πŸƒHave you seen our NEW Roll Around – Wild Animals? 

Take a walk on the wild side with this intriguing set of rollers featuring iconic wild animals: giraffe, zebra, tiger, leopard, and elephant. Perfect for interactive β€˜Who am I?’ activities, children will enjoy creating tactile patterns in playdough, and stamping to identify the animal owner!

#playdough #finemotoractivity #playbasedpreschool #learning #education #wildanimals
Our Prehistoric teeth are a popular addition to yo Our Prehistoric teeth are a popular addition to your dinosaur play and activities. Perfect for any budding dino lovers πŸ¦• 

#dinosaurs #dinosaur #dino #smallworld #smallworldplay #prehistoricplayday #prehistoric #prehistoriclife #teeth #playtime #play #playroom #playbasedlearning #magicofchildhood #eyfs #eyfsideas #toys #educational #educationaltoys #childhood #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #learningthroughplay #preschoolactivities #preschool #prek #teacher #yellowdoor #yellowdooreducation #yellowdoorplay
🐻🌿The Large Play Cave🌿🐻 Children wil 🐻🌿The Large Play Cave🌿🐻 

Children will enjoy exploring this large cave, making up stories about what might be lurking or hiding inside. 

Could it be a hibernating bear, a ferocious mountain lion or, even, a friendly dragon? 

The cave provides a focal point for small world play and will be a prompt for many adventures. 

Ideally sized for builder’s trays, this scene builder will encourage open-ended and collaborative play.

Don’t forget to tag us in your Yellow Door Cave Play - we’d love to see πŸ’›

#imaginativeplay #smallworldplay #learningthroughplay #playandlearn #eyfsideas
Beautiful butterflies πŸ¦‹ Have you spotted many t Beautiful butterflies πŸ¦‹ Have you spotted many this summer? We have seen so many more this year than usual β˜€οΈ 

So many ways to explore our butterfly stones…check out all our ideas and the FREE download on our website filled with activity ideas πŸ’‘ 

Share and tag us in your butterfly play stone activities today πŸ¦‹ 

#butterflies  #nature #smallworldplay #smallworldplayideas #EarlyLanguageSkills #yellowdooreducation #eyfs #yellowdoorplay #eyfsideas #yellowdoor #learningthroughplay #sensoryplay
πŸ¦• Dinosaur Discovery Tinker Tray πŸ¦– A roar-s πŸ¦• Dinosaur Discovery Tinker Tray πŸ¦–

A roar-some invitation to play! This dino-themed tinker tray is perfect for sparking curiosity, imagination, and conversation. From fossil rubbings to tiny dino figures and natural treasures, there’s so much for little hands (and big imaginations) to explore.

We love how open-ended tinker trays encourage children to:
πŸ” Investigate textures and shapes
πŸ’­ Develop language through storytelling and questions
πŸ– Strengthen fine motor skills
πŸ“š Make cross-curricular links to history, science, and art

Whether it’s a rainy afternoon or a sunny garden adventure, setting out a themed tray is a simple way to inspire rich, playful learning.

What would you add to your own dinosaur discovery tray? πŸ¦•

πŸŽ₯ @lottie_makes 

#yellowdoorlearning #tinkertray #dinoplay #dinosaurplay #earlyyearsideas #eyfs #playbasedlearning #exploreanddiscover #preschoolactivities #finemotorskills #learningthroughplay #openendedplay #yellowdooreducation #dinosaurs
Who else loves to investigate Dinosaurs? πŸ¦– So m Who else loves to investigate Dinosaurs? πŸ¦– So much to explore and discover πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ 

Featuring our Dinosaur range today - tag us in your Dinosaur activities today - we’d love to see πŸ¦• 🦴 

#dinosaurs # #smallworldplay #smallworldplayideas #EarlyLanguageSkills #yellowdooreducation #eyfs #yellowdoorplay #eyfsideas #yellowdoor #learningthroughplay #sensoryplay #EarlyLanguageSkills #sensorylearning #invitationtoplay #earlylearningresources #preschoolfun #handsonlearningfun
The spotlight is on the magical new Play Stone Tow The spotlight is on the magical new Play Stone Tower 🏰 Perfect to inspire new stories and retell familiar tales through imaginative play. 

🌿 Retell familiar stories
🌳 Create a tumble down tower to explore
πŸƒAdd nature such as leaves and sticks
🏰 Create a magical small world
🌿Add Playdough
πŸ¦‹ Create a pretty butterfly tower
🌳 Inspire children’s imagination
πŸ‰ Make a home for a dragon

Tag us in your tower play today πŸ’›

#learningthroughplay #earlychildhoodeducation #playandlearn #earlyyearsideas #eyfsinspiration #sensoryplay #yellowdoor #eyfsideas #toddleractivities #earlychildhooddevelopment #smallworldplay #smallworldplayideas #learningthroughplay
Today, the spotlight is on the Rustic Bowls and Po Today, the spotlight is on the Rustic Bowls and Pourers πŸ’¦ How do you use yours? We have some wonderful ideas here to inspire you 🌿

πŸ‚ Make potions 
🐚 Fill with your nature collections
🎨 Use for paint
⛡️ They make great little boats!
πŸ‹ Pour, Mix and Make
🌸 Fill with nature
πŸƒ Make nature confetti
🌰 Make mud paint!
🍁 Create handmade blackberry dye/paint

Tag us in your rustic bowl and pourer play today πŸ’›

#openendedplay #natureplay #invitationtoplay #themagicofchildhood #earlylearningresources #learningthroughplaying #sensorylearning #preschoolfun #handsonlearningfun #outdoorlearning #earlyyearseducation
We’re going on a bear hunt… and what a magical We’re going on a bear hunt… and what a magical adventure it is with this storytelling small world setup by β€’ @howweplayed2day πŸ»πŸƒ

We love seeing our We’re Going on a Bear Hunt wooden characters brought to life through imaginative play. Small world storytelling like this helps children retell familiar tales, build language skills, and create their own narratives too! πŸ“–πŸ’­

A big thank you for sharing this beautiful play moment with us. πŸ’›

#yellowdooreducation #imaginativeplay #storytellingplay #earlyyearslearning #smallworldplay #bearhunt #eyfsactivities #learningthroughplay
Best Sellers - the Fruit and Vegetable Play Stones Best Sellers - the Fruit and Vegetable Play Stones…perfect for the Mud Kitchen and 2 of your favourites! 

πŸ₯• Add them to your mud kitchen
πŸ§… Mix up a vegetable soup
πŸ₯ Bake a fruit Pie
πŸ‹ Shake up a fruit cocktail 
πŸ₯ž Make pancakes
βš–οΈ Add numbers and scales for early maths
πŸ“š Incorporate into bookish maths play
🍐 Perfect for The Very Hungry Caterpillar πŸ› 
πŸ“ Print into Playdough
🍽️ Explore healthy foods and plates
🌱 Grow your own fruit and Veg from seed

Tag us in your fruit and veg Stone play today πŸ’›

#1000hoursoutdoors #nature #earlymathsfun #earlymaths #smallworldplay #smallworldplayideas #EarlyLanguageSkills #yellowdooreducation #eyfs #yellowdoorplay #mudkitchen #eyfsideas #yellowdoor #learningthroughplay #sensoryplay
How fin-tastic is this small world setup from β€’ How fin-tastic is this small world setup from β€’ @allaboutearlyyears? 🐠πŸͺΈ
We’re thrilled to see our tactile fish making a splash in this simple yet inspiring under-the-sea scene!

Small world play like this encourages storytelling, language development, and endless imaginative exploration. 🌊🐟 Sometimes the simplest setups offer the richest opportunities for learning.

Tell us in the comments - what’s your favourite way to use small world play in your setting? πŸ‘‡

#yellowdooreducation #smallworldplay #learningthroughplay #underthesea #eyfsinspiration #tufftrayideas #earlyyearslearning #imaginativeplay #waterplayfun
Today we are featuring the popular sensory fish st Today we are featuring the popular sensory fish stones 🐠 🐚  These have been so popular this Summer and we love being tagged in your activities with them 🐟 

🐠 Create a small fish tank of your own
🐟 Create a tropical world in a tray
🐚 Explore the fish in detail, draw around them
🐠 Print the fish into Playdough
🐟 Add Shells and create a magical habitat
🐚 The New Play Shell makes a great little home
🐠 Create a sensory base tray for the fish

Tag us in your Fish Stone play today πŸ’›

#nature #smallworldplay #smallworldplayideas #EarlyLanguageSkills #yellowdooreducation #eyfs #yellowdoorplay #learningthroughplay #sensoryplay
πŸ’› Hands-on counting fun! πŸ’› We love seeing h πŸ’› Hands-on counting fun! πŸ’›

We love seeing how @mylittlegirltribe is using our Tactile Counting Stones in such a creative and sensory-rich way! Pairing them with chickpeas makes for the perfect fine motor activity πŸƒπŸ’›

The engraved dots are just right for little fingers to explore, helping build number sense, subitising skills, and hand strength β€” all essential for early maths and pre-writing development.

#yellowdooreducation #tactilelearning #yellowdoor ##yellowdoorplay #countingstones #earlymaths #finemotorskills #learningthroughplay #handsonmaths #sensoryplay #subitising #earlylearning #playmatters
This week we are going to be featuring just a few This week we are going to be featuring just
 a few of your favourite resources…showing lots of ways to play and learn. Let us know what you think in the comments. 

🌳 What lives in a Tree Stump?
🌳 Add soil, bark and insects
🌳 Add woodland animals
🌳 Make a nest πŸͺΊ 
🌳 Create a tree stump house
🌳 Add Playdough 
🌳 Add nature, sticks and leaves πŸ‚ 
🌳 Create a magical sensory slime dragons lair

Tag us in your Tree Stump play today πŸ’›

#sensoryplay #smallworldplay  #nature #smallworldplayideas #EarlyLanguageSkills #yellowdooreducation #eyfs #yellowdoorplay #eyfsideas #learningthroughplay #habitats
🌊🐚 Ocean Treasures Galore! 🐚🌊 We’re 🌊🐚 Ocean Treasures Galore! 🐚🌊

We’re absolutely loving this beautiful beach-themed tinker tray by @lottie_makes β€” packed with natural treasures and perfect for little hands to explore, sort, and get curious! πŸ¦€πŸƒ

Tinker trays are a fantastic way to spark creativity, encourage fine motor skills, and support open-ended, hands-on learning. And what could be better than using real beach finds? 🌞🌊

#yellowdooreducation #tinkertray #tinkertrayplay #yellowdoor #yellowdoorplay #loosepartsplay #beachtreasures #natureplay #openendedplay #shells #learningthroughplay
πŸ¦•πŸƒπŸ” Fossil fun in the mud kitchen! πŸ”πŸƒπŸ¦•

We’re loving this brilliant setup by @sensoryplay_allday using our Fossil Stones! From making dirt oobleck to hiding, washing, identifying, and classifying β€” this activity is packed with sensory exploration and hands-on learning πŸŒ±πŸ¦•πŸ’¦

#yellowdooreducation #fossils #mudkitchen #sensoryplay #learningthroughplay #earlyscience #handsonlearning #outdoorlearning #explorationthroughplay #mudkitchenfun #yellowdoor #sensoryplayideas
πŸ§΅πŸƒ Weaving Wonders! πŸƒπŸ§΅ We’re so del πŸ§΅πŸƒ Weaving Wonders! πŸƒπŸ§΅

We’re so delighted to see our Weaving Frames in action with this beautiful nature-inspired weaving activity by @mykindiedream! 🌿πŸͺΆ

Weaving is not only a calming and creative activity β€” it also supports fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving, and even patterning and sequencing. All essential foundations for early literacy and numeracy!

A simple yet powerful way to encourage playful learning β€” indoors or out πŸƒπŸ’›

Available through our friends at @scholarschoice
πŸ“·: @mykindiedream

#yellowdooreducation #finemotorskills #yellowdoor #yellowdoorplay #weavingplay #learningthroughplay #handeyecoordination #earlyyearslearning #outdoorplay #problemsolving #patterns #sequencing
πŸ’›πŸ’™ Little hands, big hearts πŸ’™πŸ’› We lov πŸ’›πŸ’™ Little hands, big hearts πŸ’™πŸ’›

We love seeing our tactile heart stones being explored with such care and curiosity. These beautifully smooth shapes are perfect for sensory play, storytelling, and learning about emotions in a calm, hands-on way.

Who else is using these in their setting to spark connection and kindness? πŸ’›

 #yellowdoor #yellowdooreducation #yellowdoorplay #kindness #sensoryplay #learningthroughplay #earlyyears
🌿🌸 Enchanting play in action! 🌸🌿 We a 🌿🌸 Enchanting play in action! 🌸🌿

We absolutely love seeing our Little Lands – Enchanted World and Little People Like Me brought to life in such magical ways πŸƒπŸŒΈ Just look at this beautiful setup by @lottie_makes β€” the use of the mirror adds an extra sprinkle of wonder and depth to this small world scene! πŸŒΈπŸƒ

Perfect for sensory exploration, storytelling, and imaginative play, our resources inspire endless opportunities for creativity, connection, and learning β€” especially fitting for celebrating the magic of friendship today πŸ’•πŸ‘« #internationaldayoffriendship

πŸ“·: @lottie_makes

#yellowdooreducation #enchanting #smallworld  #fantasyplay  #openendedplay  #yellowdoorplay #yellowdoor #earlylearningresources #themagicofchildhood #invitationtoplay #sensoryplay

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